Patents by Inventor D. Wayne McClain

D. Wayne McClain has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Diver's umbilical quick-disconnect device
    Patent number: 4555130
    Abstract: A quick-disconnect device for coupling segments of a diver's umbilical ho includes separable rectangular bodies carrying complementary hose couplings spaced therealong. The bodies, which have nested rim and reduced portions, are biased toward separation by a rectangular, flat-type spring and releasable retained against separation by a retractable retaining pin extending diagonally therethrough and normally locked against retraction by partial rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1985
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: D. Wayne McClain
  • Diver's composite umbilical
    Patent number: 4138178
    Abstract: A composite diver's umbilical including concentric hoses for breathing gas, eating fluid supply and return, electrical conductors, and a strength member, and cooperating separable connectors for effecting end to end joining of segments of the umbilical. The connectors are characterized by cooperating nipple and receptacle members having coaxial, arcuate passageways, and cooperating pin and socket electrical connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1979
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Barry E. Miller, D. Wayne McClain, William W. McCrory, Jr.